MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,796 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
WIPERS PERISHED POOR CONDITION.O/S/R TYRE ON 2.mm. NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE. SCRATCHES IN ZONE B OF WINDSCREEN. REAR FLEXY FERRULES RUSTY.
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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F178 JMJ is a 1988 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1988 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 127,324 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F178 JMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 38 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F178 JMJ registered?
F178 JMJ is a 1988 BMW 520, first registered on 1 October 1988.
Is F178 JMJ safe to buy?
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